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A Snowboarding Dad Salutes Brave Ski Moms

Posted on May 6, 2013 by braveskimom

A guest post from John LaPlante, the editor of GraysOnTrays.com, a resource for snowboarding adults. AND, a very brave ski dad!  I had no idea how brave a brave ski mom could be until I became a ski dad. Now … Continue reading →

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Tail Wags Helmet Covers: One Mom’s Mission to Stop Naked Riding

Posted on March 18, 2013 by braveskimom

Yep. You read that right. There’s a mom out there, with a mission to stop naked riding. And naked skiing, skateboarding, snowboarding and naked any sport that leaves the head vulnerable to injury. She’s not concerned about modesty or clothing. … Continue reading →

Posted in Biking, Equipment and Gear, Parenting, Product Reviews, Skiing, Skiing With Kids | Tagged , , , , , | 14 Comments

Our Child Doesn’t Want to Ski. What Should We Try?

Posted on February 27, 2013 by braveskimom

From the BSM email box… Hi Brave Ski Mom,   I love love love your blog!  Thank you so much for writing it.  (Note from BSM: Thank you for reading it!) My husband and I love to ski, but our … Continue reading →

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Dad and Daughter Ski Night: A Guest Post From My Brave Ski Brother

Posted on February 8, 2013 by braveskimom

Last summer, my brother and his family moved from the Denver ‘burbs to the Minneapolis ‘burbs. In addition to discovering the wonders (and joys) of overnight ice fishing, they’ve also discovered skiing — Minnesota-style!  How is Minnesota-style skiing different from … Continue reading →

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How A Ski Accident Changed Our Lives

Posted on January 21, 2013 by braveskimom

Five years ago today a ski accident changed our lives. At the time, these changes were painful. Five years later, I realize they taught us lessons we needed to learn. The accident involved our oldest son, who was then 11, … Continue reading →

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